Buenafe: Sangcopan’s death will have a huge impact on the drug trade in Caraga. File photo

A suspected big-time drug lord in Caraga Region was shot dead in a drug raid conducted by members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Caraga (PDEA-13).

Gilbert Buenafe, director of PDEA-13, identified the fatality as Jabbar Sangcopan, considered one of the top 5 drug personalities in Caraga.

Buenafe, said anti-narcotic agents, armed with arrest and search warrants swooped down on the “mansion” hideout of Sangcopan in Barangay Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro past 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Instead of peacefully surrendering, Sangcopan, a Maranao Muslim fought it out with them, triggering a firefight .

Sangcopan, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds died on the spot, the official added.

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